There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to Fairfax by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
- Take the subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
2h 7m$74–376Drive 186.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norfolk to Fairfaxcar 186.5 mi
3h 20m$34–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
4h 54m$120–184Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
2h 3m$89–476Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORF - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
3h 8m$69–363
Norfolk to Fairfax by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Fairfax is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Fairfax is to fly which takes 2h 3m and costs $85 - $480.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform and Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Norfolk and Fairfax is 191 miles. The road distance is 187.6 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Fairfax without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Norfolk to Fairfax, including transfers.
Norfolk to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Fairfax is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $480 and takes 2h 3m.
Norfolk to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Fairfax is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Norfolk to Fairfax.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 3 times a day.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
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